Press Release: The HOTTEST ticket
Too Darn Hot nomination to be auctioned in support of CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust. Our sincerest thanks to Darley, Watership Down Stud, Godolphin for making this incredible opportunity a reality.
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Wonderful to see you, Zara!
Zara flew to NZ to support two CatWalk events, one at Cambridge Stud for the launch of ‘The Horsemakers’ book (more info to follow soon) and the other an intimate dinner in Arrowtown with key supporters.
Congratulations Dr Sal Lopez
We know that collaboration is key to unlocking a cure for spinal cord injury. So we’re delighted that Dr Sal Lopez has been awarded a PJ Smith Travelling Fellowship to visit spinal cord injury research teams in Australia later this year.
Congratulations Dr Bruce Harland
Collaboration is key to unlocking a cure for spinal cord injury. Dr Bruce Harland has been selected to join emerging NZ biomedical research leaders in an MBIE-sponsored trip to China.
Your risk of spinal cord injury increases every day
You hear most often about younger people who have injured their spinal cord. You think of mountain bikes and rugby scrums, horse riding and swimming pools, car accidents and work incidents.
When kids can’t move, They lose more than play
The Wilson Centre sits on a peaceful, leafy headland looking out over the shimmering Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto.It’s the home of Te Whatu Ora’s National Chi...
You look ok. You’ve recovered, right?
“I don’t look like I’ve had a spinal cord injury. I’ve been really lucky. I’m walking, but I’m not ok.”
It was Christmas 2023. Cam is sociable, and it's a busy...
It’s Working!
We asked you to help to ensure that the best minds remain focused on curing spinal cord injury - and it's working!
We’re absolutely chuffed to confirm that Dr....
Nathan didn’t ‘break’ his back or his neck.
His injury came from inside his own body.
Nathan was 16 years old and a talented basketball player. Already over six feet tall, he’d been selected for a New Ze...
People don’t want to talk about this but it’s important
Lee was just thirteen when he broke his neck.
A mate’s pool. A mistimed dive. His life changed in an instant. Being a teenager is tough enough - imagine being ...
Charly the accessible campervan travels NZ
Since its launch in January, Charly has travelled to many parts of New Zealand. In late February and early March...
Taupō Marathon
Vicki Didsbury running for a cure. August 3rd saw runners and walkers line up for the annual Taupō Marathon hosted by Total Sport...
NZ Brain Bee Challenge 2024
Nurturing New Zealand’s brightest young scientists. In June this year, Auckland student, Stanley Zhang flew off to Vienna to represent NZ...
Timothy Young
We first met Timothy Young in 2016. Tim sustained his spinal cord injury In February 2009 while snowboarding at Whistler Canada...
Moe Harmon’s Journey
Moe Harmon was breaking records as a teenager. Growing up in a football-mad family as one of five siblings, Moe became the youngest player to represent the...
From lab to rehab
The results are unbelievable.
This month we’re launching our first New Zealand-based community study. Like you, we’re committed to supporting the most promisin...
Brad’s research is unique
Last week, Spine Squad researcher, Dr Brad Raos outlined his unique research focus. He’s working to identify electrical biomarkers to characterise spinal cord i...
CatWalk’s LUMINARY event shines bright
Thanks to generous donors and distinguished guests. The CatWalk Trust hosted its LUMINARY event on June 22, a night of glamour and generosity dedicated to advancing research and treatment for spinal cord injuries.
Amy’s groundbreaking progress
We’re making progress, right here, right now. Amy McCaughey-Chapman is one of the lead researchers in our new Spine Squad.
Can thinking differently cure spinal cord injury faster?
I'd like to introduce you to Darren Svirskis.
Darren is a Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland - and the head of our newly formed Spine Squad.Th...